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Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens USA
- Price: $557.00
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- B&H # NI2028DAF
- Mfr# 1913
Product Highlights
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-22
- Wide-Angle Perspective
- Close Range Correction Focus System
- Super Integrated Coating
- Compatible with FX and DX Cameras
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The Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens is a wide-angle lens that is compatible with both full-frame (FX) and DX-format cameras. The wide-angle perspective gives you a 94° (70° in DX) angle of view, making it ideal for use with interior subjects as well as broad outdoor subjects. The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture makes it suitable for low-light photography as well as control over your focal plane for use with shallow depth of field and selective focus applications.
The Close Range Correction (CRC) system enables sharper, more detailed image quality when focusing on subjects as close as 9.8" / 25cm. The Super Integrated Coating (SIC) is a multi-layer coating on the lens elements that helps to provide a reduction in lens flare and ghosting while improving overall contrast and image quality.
This lens' autofocus function is compatible with Nikon DSLRs featuring a built-in autofocus motor. It will not support auto focusing when used with certain DSLRs that do not have an integrated focus motor, such as the D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, D40, and D40x.
- Wide-angle lens provides a broad angle of view that is highly suitable for interior subjects as well as expansive landscapes and other outdoor subjects.
- Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture is ideal for us in low-light situations or for greater control over your focus position.
- Close Range Correction (CRC) helps to provide greater image quality and sharpness when photographing close-up subject matter.
- Super Integrated Coating (SIC) is a multi-layer lens coating that helps to reduce ghosting and lens flare while improving overall image contrast and quality.
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
20 mm Comparable DX Focal Length: 30 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
94° DX Picture Angle: 70° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" (25 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.12x |
| Groups/Elements | 9/12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 62 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.72 x 1.67" (69 x 42.5 mm) |
| Weight | 9.52 oz (270 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 88 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (66)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (64)
- Consistent output (47)
- Easily interchangeable (45)
- Durable (41)
Cons
- Slow focus (4)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (50)
- Night photography (31)
- Low light (30)
- Weddings (19)
- General purpose (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (26), Photo enthusiast (21), Pro photographer (13), Enthusiast (11), Semi-professional (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (46), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Just wide enough
It was fast enough to get a crisp shot of sunset handheld. It also was able to keep focus on my speedy granddaughter in continuous mode in low light. I shot with my Nikon ...Read complete review
It was fast enough to get a crisp shot of sunset handheld. It also was able to keep focus on my speedy granddaughter in continuous mode in low light. I shot with my Nikon D700. The distortion is corrected in LR3 with one click, but sometimes I leave it because I like the effect. Overall I am very happy with it. It is small and light. I can see it being a staple in my bag.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
All in all not a bad lens
I had a Sigma 15 to 30mm 3.5 which was a big, heavy lens that always got “Wow, look at that lens” type of responses. Not the type of attention I wa...Read complete review
I had a Sigma 15 to 30mm 3.5 which was a big, heavy lens that always got “Wow, look at that lens” type of responses. Not the type of attention I wanted walking in the park or while doing cityscape work at night.
Safety concerns aside there really are a number of other advantages to short, lightweight lens when you're running around festivals and events all day and night.
After much research on the 20mm 2.8 lens the finale outcome seemed mixed to me with most of the reviews leaning towards the “nice but buy something else”. I got one anyway for 3 main reasons:
1)I wanted small and lightweight – equal to or faster than 2.8 lens.
2)I needed an ultra wide 20mm ( somewhat wide 30mm on my camera)
3)I wanted to stay well below $1000 since I no longer work for a studio and I do this for fun and the occasional computer graphic work.
Here's what I've found about this lens on my D300:
There is a little light fall off at 2.8 but not enough to mean anything to me.
It does seem to be a little soft but in looking at the images I'm noticing some back focusing.
At 2.8 the center of the image is the best as the more you move to the edge the softer you'll get.
I got better than I thought hand held shots at 2.8 and 1/30 to 1/60.
When the camera is held level barrel distortion is not as noticeable as I was lead to believe although it is there. If you plan on using this for professional interior/architectural work you will need some software to help remove what little bowing is there IMO.
All in all I think it is a very good lens for the money when you look at what you get which is a small, well made, fast, bright lens, with very good color and contrast.
If you can live with or I should say learn to work with the “quirky” parts, it's a good lens.
It's not a professional lens but I'm not sure it was ever made to be a digital pro lens.
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Reviewed by 88 customers
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Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
wide but not fish-eye looking at all
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This lens is a great wide angle besides lightweight and sharp. The bokeh is not very good, but as yet there is no nikon 20mm f/1.4 this serves me well. The focus on D700 is not very fast, but on D4 is much better! Now i'm able to keep my 24-70mm at home and only use the 20mm, 35mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.8 to cover weddings.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Blades Get Stuck
- Prone To Failure
Best Uses
- Paperweight
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
The apeture gets stuck at f2.8 and the repair is expensive. Looking for ways to fix it, I found lots of others out there on the net who had the same problem with this lens. The lens is too expensive for it to be so prone to becoming a dud.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I just bought this gem used (8).It was in great shape. Wonderful metal bodied lens. Good quality prime lens that completes my landscape kit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Nikon HB-4 lens hood
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Great lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Even though I shoot with a DX camera this lens is really wide and amazingly sharp. It's perfect for lanscape shots and even videography as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Similar:
- AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D Lens
Pros
- Sharp And Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Walk Around
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Sharp and wide, a great mate for my D600. If you are tired of carrying around a heavy zoom and are willing to walk up to your subject instead of zooming in from afar, this lens is for you. You can feel your subject up close. Wonderful perspective. This is a fabulous everyday standard lens.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I use this lens for close up landscape, and walk around in the city on my D700 and D90 cameras. No vignetting to speak of, the lens is crisp and fast. Best bang for the buck I think I have found in a lens yet, except perhaps for the 85 mm fixed. I have just never had a problem with it. If you are thinking about going to the edge of wide angle, before it gets weird by heading into the fisheye range, don't hesitate. I have had the lens now for a year, and only wish I had bought it sooner. If I only had one lens to buy, and it had to be for urban shooting, this would be it. Good luck.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Love this lens for real fast low light shots. The picture quality is amazing, crisp and clean every time. Can't wait to photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland, using this lens.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I havent been able to put this lens through heavy use yet, but so far it has been working great. I have done some night time photography with it and have been very pleased with the results. the coverage on this lens is right up my alley.. before I got this lens my widest angle lens was a 28mm f2.8D and on my D300s it served as more of a "normal" lens, and not that spectacular for landscape shots (while on my F5 it was a little better). now this lens on my D300s acts more as the 28mm on my F5, which is great! and on my F5 this lens if the perfect angle for the landscape shots im looking for. The AF is a little noisy, but it really doesn't bother me since when im doing landscapes, I usually manually focus. This lens is also built very solidly, right out of the box it felt very well made (it felt nicer than the 28mm). I am only giving it 4 out of 5 since I havent put the lens through heavier use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Just back from amazingly beautiful and friendly Scotland. This lens was a great companion along with the 300s; when coming upon a great cathedral or castle ruin, however, I sometimes wished I could go wider. This would mean the Fisheye 16mm? If I understand correctly on the 300s this would be a 24mm as opposed to a 30mm "super wide."
That said, there's a significant jump in cost to go wider. The Super Wide 20mm may be the best and most economical compromise.
Enjoy, Cheers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Landscapes ,confind places were you want every thing in it and littel destortion. Light weight quick focus.Shaper the even the nikor zoom
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Arhcitectural
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This lens is a great alternative to many of the $1000 + wide angle lenses. The focus can be a bit soft around the edges, nothing that a little post production work can't take care of. I use this mostly for architectural photography and it works great in low light as well as outdoors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Small
Cons
- CA off axis
- Soft edges
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Probably not too bad a lens on lower resolution sensors but its age shows at D800 resolutions. Soft a bit off axis at 5.6, a little better at 8, but edge and corners are pretty soft compared to the Zeiss wides. If you like the look fine but otherwise it just has too much fall-off and CA for my taste.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I've had the aperature blades fail on TWO of these lenses, both when out of warranty. Stuck on f/2.8. Nikon authorized repairman says it's too expensive to fix. I say it's too expensive to OWN. Because of this and other Nikon lens problems, I no longer recommend Nikon to my photography students.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Photojournalism
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This is an old school wide. Slow focusing, a little soft at the corners, a little distortion but tack sharp and absolutely gorgeous bokeh. It is a great walk-around lens or low-profile, close-quarters option. I've taken a lot of great pictures with this lens...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This little ogre stays on my D80 90% of the time. I recently purchased a used D70 for my 85mm lens to minimize dust getting on my sensor. Wonderful lens. Functional in pretty much all settings. Great for architecture, landscapes, group shots and weddings. I am more than pleased with it and I must say it's a fabulous value. But then I'm a wide angle kinda guy. You need this lens in your bag. You won't be disappointed. I have nothing but praise for this gem. Nothing but praise!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Extremely sharp wide angle lens; very fast and accurate auto focus; focuses as close as 10 inches.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
It was great to get this lens , better image quality and much more compact than my 18-70 nikkor zoom
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Purchased for my son because he didn't own an super wide. Put this on my camera for about 8 shots before I gave it to him. Great lens, If you have a focus screw drive Nikon grab this little honey. f2.8 is great on a wide and focus is spot on and super fast.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 88 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (66)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (64)
- Consistent output (47)
- Easily interchangeable (45)
- Durable (41)
Cons
- Slow focus (4)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (50)
- Night photography (31)
- Low light (30)
- Weddings (19)
- General purpose (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (26), Photo enthusiast (21), Pro photographer (13), Enthusiast (11), Semi-professional (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (46), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Just wide enough
It was fast enough to get a crisp shot of sunset handheld. It also was able to keep focus on my speedy granddaughter in continuous mode in low light. I shot with my Nikon ...Read complete review
It was fast enough to get a crisp shot of sunset handheld. It also was able to keep focus on my speedy granddaughter in continuous mode in low light. I shot with my Nikon D700. The distortion is corrected in LR3 with one click, but sometimes I leave it because I like the effect. Overall I am very happy with it. It is small and light. I can see it being a staple in my bag.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
All in all not a bad lens
I had a Sigma 15 to 30mm 3.5 which was a big, heavy lens that always got “Wow, look at that lens” type of responses. Not the type of attention I wa...Read complete review
I had a Sigma 15 to 30mm 3.5 which was a big, heavy lens that always got “Wow, look at that lens” type of responses. Not the type of attention I wanted walking in the park or while doing cityscape work at night.
Safety concerns aside there really are a number of other advantages to short, lightweight lens when you're running around festivals and events all day and night.
After much research on the 20mm 2.8 lens the finale outcome seemed mixed to me with most of the reviews leaning towards the “nice but buy something else”. I got one anyway for 3 main reasons:
1)I wanted small and lightweight – equal to or faster than 2.8 lens.
2)I needed an ultra wide 20mm ( somewhat wide 30mm on my camera)
3)I wanted to stay well below $1000 since I no longer work for a studio and I do this for fun and the occasional computer graphic work.
Here's what I've found about this lens on my D300:
There is a little light fall off at 2.8 but not enough to mean anything to me.
It does seem to be a little soft but in looking at the images I'm noticing some back focusing.
At 2.8 the center of the image is the best as the more you move to the edge the softer you'll get.
I got better than I thought hand held shots at 2.8 and 1/30 to 1/60.
When the camera is held level barrel distortion is not as noticeable as I was lead to believe although it is there. If you plan on using this for professional interior/architectural work you will need some software to help remove what little bowing is there IMO.
All in all I think it is a very good lens for the money when you look at what you get which is a small, well made, fast, bright lens, with very good color and contrast.
If you can live with or I should say learn to work with the “quirky” parts, it's a good lens.
It's not a professional lens but I'm not sure it was ever made to be a digital pro lens.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 88 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
wide but not fish-eye looking at all
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This lens is a great wide angle besides lightweight and sharp. The bokeh is not very good, but as yet there is no nikon 20mm f/1.4 this serves me well. The focus on D700 is not very fast, but on D4 is much better! Now i'm able to keep my 24-70mm at home and only use the 20mm, 35mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.8 to cover weddings.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Blades Get Stuck
- Prone To Failure
Best Uses
- Paperweight
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
The apeture gets stuck at f2.8 and the repair is expensive. Looking for ways to fix it, I found lots of others out there on the net who had the same problem with this lens. The lens is too expensive for it to be so prone to becoming a dud.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I just bought this gem used (8).It was in great shape. Wonderful metal bodied lens. Good quality prime lens that completes my landscape kit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Nikon HB-4 lens hood
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Great lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Even though I shoot with a DX camera this lens is really wide and amazingly sharp. It's perfect for lanscape shots and even videography as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Similar:
- AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D Lens
Pros
- Sharp And Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Walk Around
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Sharp and wide, a great mate for my D600. If you are tired of carrying around a heavy zoom and are willing to walk up to your subject instead of zooming in from afar, this lens is for you. You can feel your subject up close. Wonderful perspective. This is a fabulous everyday standard lens.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I use this lens for close up landscape, and walk around in the city on my D700 and D90 cameras. No vignetting to speak of, the lens is crisp and fast. Best bang for the buck I think I have found in a lens yet, except perhaps for the 85 mm fixed. I have just never had a problem with it. If you are thinking about going to the edge of wide angle, before it gets weird by heading into the fisheye range, don't hesitate. I have had the lens now for a year, and only wish I had bought it sooner. If I only had one lens to buy, and it had to be for urban shooting, this would be it. Good luck.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Love this lens for real fast low light shots. The picture quality is amazing, crisp and clean every time. Can't wait to photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland, using this lens.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I havent been able to put this lens through heavy use yet, but so far it has been working great. I have done some night time photography with it and have been very pleased with the results. the coverage on this lens is right up my alley.. before I got this lens my widest angle lens was a 28mm f2.8D and on my D300s it served as more of a "normal" lens, and not that spectacular for landscape shots (while on my F5 it was a little better). now this lens on my D300s acts more as the 28mm on my F5, which is great! and on my F5 this lens if the perfect angle for the landscape shots im looking for. The AF is a little noisy, but it really doesn't bother me since when im doing landscapes, I usually manually focus. This lens is also built very solidly, right out of the box it felt very well made (it felt nicer than the 28mm). I am only giving it 4 out of 5 since I havent put the lens through heavier use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Just back from amazingly beautiful and friendly Scotland. This lens was a great companion along with the 300s; when coming upon a great cathedral or castle ruin, however, I sometimes wished I could go wider. This would mean the Fisheye 16mm? If I understand correctly on the 300s this would be a 24mm as opposed to a 30mm "super wide."
That said, there's a significant jump in cost to go wider. The Super Wide 20mm may be the best and most economical compromise.
Enjoy, Cheers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Landscapes ,confind places were you want every thing in it and littel destortion. Light weight quick focus.Shaper the even the nikor zoom
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Arhcitectural
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This lens is a great alternative to many of the $1000 + wide angle lenses. The focus can be a bit soft around the edges, nothing that a little post production work can't take care of. I use this mostly for architectural photography and it works great in low light as well as outdoors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Savanah, GA
Images shared by D Studio
Tour of Kitchens
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Small
Cons
- CA off axis
- Soft edges
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Probably not too bad a lens on lower resolution sensors but its age shows at D800 resolutions. Soft a bit off axis at 5.6, a little better at 8, but edge and corners are pretty soft compared to the Zeiss wides. If you like the look fine but otherwise it just has too much fall-off and CA for my taste.
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Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
I've had the aperature blades fail on TWO of these lenses, both when out of warranty. Stuck on f/2.8. Nikon authorized repairman says it's too expensive to fix. I say it's too expensive to OWN. Because of this and other Nikon lens problems, I no longer recommend Nikon to my photography students.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Photojournalism
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This is an old school wide. Slow focusing, a little soft at the corners, a little distortion but tack sharp and absolutely gorgeous bokeh. It is a great walk-around lens or low-profile, close-quarters option. I've taken a lot of great pictures with this lens...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
This little ogre stays on my D80 90% of the time. I recently purchased a used D70 for my 85mm lens to minimize dust getting on my sensor. Wonderful lens. Functional in pretty much all settings. Great for architecture, landscapes, group shots and weddings. I am more than pleased with it and I must say it's a fabulous value. But then I'm a wide angle kinda guy. You need this lens in your bag. You won't be disappointed. I have nothing but praise for this gem. Nothing but praise!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Extremely sharp wide angle lens; very fast and accurate auto focus; focuses as close as 10 inches.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
It was great to get this lens , better image quality and much more compact than my 18-70 nikkor zoom
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens:
Purchased for my son because he didn't own an super wide. Put this on my camera for about 8 shots before I gave it to him. Great lens, If you have a focus screw drive Nikon grab this little honey. f2.8 is great on a wide and focus is spot on and super fast.
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- No
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